2826)The command area for a medium irrigation project ranges between:
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12%
1,000 - 2,000 hectares
71%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
15%
10,000 - 20,000 hectares
2%
20,000 - 50,000 hectares
2827)How much water does India receive during the Southwest monsoon period?
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3%
50% of the annual rainfall
21%
25% of the annual rainfall
21%
80% of the annual rainfall
55%
75% of the annual rainfall
2828)Major irrigation projects cover a catchment area of:
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8%
Less than 2,000 hectares
10%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
77%
More than 10,000 hectares
5%
20,000 - 50,000 hectares
2829)Medium irrigation projects cover a catchment area of:
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0%
Less than 1,000 hectares
85%
2,000 - 10,000 hectares
15%
More than 10,000 hectares
0%
1,000 - 5,000 hectares
2830)Small irrigation projects typically have a catchment area of:
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21%
1,000 - 2,000 hectares
23%
500 - 2,000 hectares
56%
Less than 2,000 hectares
0%
More than 10,000 hectares
2831)Which type of irrigation projects covers a catchment area of less than 2,000 hectares?
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13%
Medium irrigation projects
15%
Major irrigation projects
38%
Small irrigation projects
35%
Minor irrigation projects
2832)Irrigation scheduling helps to:
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3%
Minimize water wastage
5%
Maximize crop yield
15%
Increase water use efficiency
77%
All of the above
2833)Irrigation scheduling is crucial to:
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50%
Maximize water use efficiency
15%
Reduce fertilizer use
33%
Ensure uniform water application
3%
Reduce labor costs
2834)The primary aim of irrigation scheduling is:
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7%
To increase the crop water requirement
88%
To apply the right amount of water at the right time
5%
To reduce water usage
0%
To prevent water runoff
2835)When should irrigation be applied for most crops according to the soil moisture content?
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75%
When the soil moisture is below field capacity
8%
At the end of the growing season
13%
At any time during the crop’s growth
5%
After heavy rainfall
2836)The best time to irrigate crops is when the soil moisture is:
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20%
Below wilting point
24%
Above field capacity
33%
At field capacity
24%
Near the wilting point
2837)A major disadvantage of poor irrigation scheduling is:
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62%
Reduced crop yield
32%
Increased water retention
6%
Increased water storage
0%
Higher water efficiency
2838)Which of the following approaches is used for irrigation scheduling based on soil moisture tension?
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52%
Soil moisture depletion approach
29%
Climatological approach
13%
Plant-based approach
6%
Water meter approach
2839)Which tool is most commonly used to measure soil moisture content in irrigation scheduling?
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19%
Gypsum block
67%
Tensiometer
4%
Water meter
11%
Soil moisture probe
2840)What is the main advantage of using volumetric methods to measure irrigation water flow?
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6%
Low cost
41%
High accuracy
13%
Easy to install
41%
Requires no specialized equipment
2841)Which of the following is used to measure the water flow in a channel by floating an object?
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5%
Water meter
42%
Parshall flume
53%
Float method
0%
Tensiometer
2842)Water meters are primarily used for:
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5%
Measuring soil moisture content
92%
Measuring water flow in pipes or channels
2%
Measuring evaporation rates
2%
Measuring crop water uptake
2843)A "Parshall flume" is used for:
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12%
Measuring water pressure in pipes
83%
Measuring water flow in open channels
4%
Measuring soil moisture content
1%
Calculating evaporation rates
2844)Which device is most commonly used to measure small and medium water flow rates in open channels?
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28%
Orifice
15%
Water meter
54%
Parshall flume
3%
Float method
2845)What is the main advantage of the "Tracer method" in measuring water flow?
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18%
It is highly accurate
71%
It can be applied to any water body
12%
It requires specialized equipment
0%
It is only used in large rivers
